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This lesson contains 24 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.

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British slang and expressions

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We are ahead
Finished all grammar from unit 1
Royals Project
And multiple culture lesson

Upcoming:
Formative Test Unit 1 ( everything done in the last 4 weeks)
0x  (counts as bonus for listening test)

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What is slang?
Try to explain in English

Slide 3 - Mind map

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Slang -Meaning

Slang is informal language to a particular social class or group
The language of slang, in common with the English language, is changing all the time; new words and phrases are being added and some are used so frequently by so many, they almost become mainstream.

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You will know commonly used slang words
You will know commonly used expressions
You will be able to use them yourself


To keep up with the language
To be able to speak to any generation
To broaden your British vocabulary
It is fun
WHAT and WHY

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Now... British slang!
Watch the video and learn some typical British slang.

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Slide 8 - Video

Write a sentence using a British slang word(from the video or your brain).

Slide 9 - Open question

1. Guess the correct answer


2. Think of a sentence in which you can use the word

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How good is your knowlegde of British Slang?
I'm bloody brilliant
I know a fair few
I know some words
I have got no clue

Slide 11 - Poll

What does the slang word 'blimey' express?
A
A rude way of saying 'oh my God'
B
Saying someone is to blame for something
C
Seeing something surprising or impressive
D
Seeing something very slimey

Slide 12 - Quiz

When something is smashing. It?
A
is broken in a million pieces
B
is a great succes
C
is drunk
D
is terrible

Slide 13 - Quiz

When do you use the expression: Bob's your uncle
A
Used if you want to say that Bob is your uncle.
B
Used to say that Bob isn't a very nice uncle.
C
Your familiy is so large, you call everyone Bob.
D
You have just finished an easy job.

Slide 14 - Quiz

What do British people actually mean when they say: It's not quite what I had in mind.
A
It's exactly what I had in mind.
B
Err....are you out of your mind?
C
What the bloody hell is this?!
D
I don't want this, but it'll do for now.

Slide 15 - Quiz

If you describe someone as: 'A few sandwiches short of a picnic', you actually mean...
A
That person is always hungry
B
That person is a little bit too fat
C
That person hasn't got a lot of common sense
D
That person never brings enough food

Slide 16 - Quiz

What is in British slang 'a doddle'?
A
A very easy job
B
A stupid person
C
A very difficult task
D
A small child

Slide 17 - Quiz

Expressions
A set of words used in a certain way to EXPRESS a certain meaning

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For the following words or expressions: 



What do you think they mean or refer to? Please raise your hand.

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I can't be arsed to do my English homework

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He's a bit of a character.

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Are you taking the piss?

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What have you learned this lesson?

Slide 23 - Mind map

Time Left?
You may work on your Royals Project 

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